Reports Report 816ai (Event 816-2026)

Observer
Name Michael C
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks This is only seen by me on the CCTV located on Whangarei Airport. To me final impact looks to be quite near Kaipara Harbour. (I fly aircraft so well aware directions to places from the airport).
Location
Address Whangārei, Northland Region (NZ)
Latitude 35° 46' 4.3'' S (-35.767861°)
Longitude 174° 21' 44.88'' E (174.362466°)
Elevation 28m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-02-05 01:10 NZDT
UT Date & Time 2026-02-04 12:10 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 170°
Moving
Facing azimuth 225°
First azimuth 250°
First elevation 40°
Last azimuth 200°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -18
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Classics explosion type break up
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks -